Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answer to regularily asked questions

• Do i need to be a member of istockcreative.com?
• How can i purchase creative stock from istockcreative.com?
• How do i know much financial details are safe when i credit my istockcreative account?
• What kind of images are not allowed at istockcreative.com?
• Can anyone upload and sell stock on istockcreative.com?
• Can i buy prints of istockcreative photography and artwork?
• Who runs istockcreative.com?

For more detailed information please read our terms & conditions or drop us a quick email by clicking here

Do i need to be a member of istockcreative.com?

Membership is free however you do not need to be a registered member of istockcreative.com to view forums or image stock. It is however necessary to register a profile with is if you wish to participate in the forums and if you wish to buy stock from us.

How can i purchase creative stock from istockcreative.com?

Our trading system utilises a simple credits system where you buy credits in advance and use them to purchase stock. This helps to simplify trading dramatically as there is one currency for the site (we have customers all around the world) and means that no financial information need be stored about any of our members. Finally, it also reduces the amount of transactions and means we can offer better discounts to larger volume clients.

How do i know much financial details are safe when i credit my istockcreative account?

All transactions handled by istockcreative.com are handled securely through Paypal, the online monies company owned, operated by EBay and used by millions of users around the world. Therefore you can rest assured that your private financial data remains secure.

When you make a purchase through istockcreative.com the transaction is made by Paypal using their secure servers and payment system. No financial record is held by us against your membership account. When you check out the payment is made via their site, which in turn credits your istockcreative account. If you do not have a Paypal account you can still use the Paypal service to pay securely using your credit card. The same policies and systems are used.

What kind of images are not allowed at istockcreative.com?

The stock photograpy and illustration available from istockcreative.com does not contain obscene, illegal or offensive content. Nor does it conclude images of an adult or pornographic nature.

Can anyone upload and sell stock on istockcreative.com?

Yes, once you have been a registered member for two weeks and have submitted four images for approval. Standard members do not automatically gain the right to be contributors and may do not wish to.

Can i buy prints of istockcreative photography and artwork?

Yes! You can buy single or multiple paper or canvas prints of any item in the portfolio.

Who runs istockcreative.com?

The website istockcreative.com is wholly owned and operated by i3m Limited, a company registered in England & Wales and whose registered address is:

• i3m Limited
• Antrobus House
• College Street
• Petersfield
• Hampshire
• GU31 4AD
• United Kingdom